Japan, Empire. An Order of The Rising Sun, III Class Commander’s Badge Archive demonstrating a folding crease and

demonstrating a folding crease and some material fatigue

Private First Class Austin's indomitable courage

Footnote: Published as a quintessential example of this award

the case in fair condition

to confirm all previous amendments

Japan, Empire. An Order of The Rising Sun, III Class Commander’s Badge Archive demonstrating a folding crease and(, Kyokujitsu sh) Institution Date: April 10, 1875 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Rising Sun, Third Class in silver with a red cabochon centerpiece and a white enamelled star. The star is affixed to an enamelled Paulownia Flowers suspension consisting of three groupings of purple flowers with characters on the reverse. The medal is on its period neck ribbon with clasp. The enamels are intact and the medal measures at 54mm (w) x 86mm (h to